Concerns rise over felled trees at Derby High School

Only pieces remain of the picturesque trees that once shaded the Derby High School courtyard.Jean Falbo-Sosnovich/Register

By Jean Falbo-SosnovichRegister CorrespondentDERBY — What happened to the trees outside Derby High School’s courtyard?The large trees, which for years have served as a tranquil backdrop for countless junior prom pictures and also gave nice shade, were abruptly chopped down this week, without any prior notice given to school officials.